Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Player Props Today: Christopher Morel - April 15

Christopher Morel has his sights set on a more productive performance after going hitless in his last game (0-for-4). He and the Chicago Cubs square off versus the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, who will send out Merrill Kelly to start, at 9:40 PM ET on MARQ.

Morel has a double, a triple, three home runs and three walks while hitting .237. Among hitters in MLB action, Morel ranks 32nd in home runs and 42nd in RBI.

Christopher Morel prop lines and game time

• Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
• Time: 9:40 PM ET
• Date: Monday, April 15, 2024
• TV Channel: MARQ
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now!)
• Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -175)
• Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +475)
• RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +180)
• Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: +140)
• Total Bases Prop: 0.5 total bases (Over odds: -175)
• Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +950)

Christopher Morel prop bet insights

• In 10 of 15 games this year (66.7%) Morel has recorded a hit, and in four of those contests (26.7%) he posted more than one hit.
• He has hit a long ball in three of 15 games in 2024 (20.0%), which is 4.8% of his trips to the dish.
• In 10 of 15 games this year, Morel has scored a run, including one game with multiple runs scored.
• He has produced at least one run in five of 15 games played this season (33.3%), including two games with multiple RBI.
• Morel has struck out at least once in 46.7% of his games this season (seven of 15), with two or more punchouts in four of those games (26.7%).

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 3:26 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Christopher Morel stats against the Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks starter: Merrill Kelly

• Kelly makes the start for the Diamondbacks in his fourth of the season. He holds a record of 2-0 with a 2.29 ERA and 16 Ks in 19 2/3 innings pitched.
• The right-hander’s last appearance came on Wednesday versus the Colorado Rockies, as he tossed six innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
• Among qualifying hurlers this year, the 35-year-old ranks 25th in ERA (2.29), 15th in WHIP (.915), and 55th in K/9 rate (7.3).
• In this outing, Kelly will aim to secure his fourth quality start in a row.